ευρώ
evró/eˈvɾo/neuter
The English phrase "euro" is ευρώ (evró) in Greek.
ευρώ is used to refer to the currency unit of the European Monetary Union.
Meaning: currency unit of the European Monetary Union (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ευρώ is the standard term, you may encounter ευράκι or ευρουλάκι in casual settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
ευρώ is a neuter noun and is indeclinable in the plural, which means the form remains the same whether you are referring to one euro or multiple euros.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is evró.
Did you know?
- In Greece, the word ευρώ is frequently paired with the word λεπτό for cents, which is the same word used for a 'minute' in Greek.
- The spelling of ευρώ is a modern adaptation of the Ancient Greek name Εὐρώπη, which refers to the mythological figure Europa.
- While ευρώ is the official term, some older Greeks might still instinctively use drachma-based calculations when discussing the value of a ευρώ.
Examples in context
- Δέκα ευρώ.Ten euros.
- Φυσικά! Ορίστε ένα ευρουλάκι.Of course! Here's a euro.
- Πόσα ευρώ κοστίζει αυτό;Posa evro kostei afto;How many euros does this cost?
- Έχω μόνο ένα ευρώ μαζί μου.Echo mono ena evro mazi mou.I have only one euro with me.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are at a small coffee shop.
- Μαρία MariaΠόσα ευρώ κοστίζει ο καφές;Posa evro kostei o kafes;How many euros does the coffee cost?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚοστίζει δύο ευρώ, Μαρία.Kostei dyo evro, Maria.It costs two euros, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΈχω μόνο ένα ευρώ.Echo mono ena evro.I have only one euro.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜην ανησυχείς, θα σε βοηθήσω εγώ.Min anisicheis, tha se voithiso ego.Don't worry, I will help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “euro” translations and entries ευρώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ευρώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
